The Friends of Coronado Historic Site host many exciting activities every month including lectures, field trips, workshops, and special events. With this large variety there is sure to be something for everyone! Continue reading →

The Lights Among the Ruins at Jemez Historic Site will be glowing on Saturday, December 12, from 5 to 9 pm. The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San Jose de los Jemez Mission will be decorated with hundreds of farolitos. Enjoy the picturesque holiday lights along with traditional Jemez Pueblo dances, enjoy hot beverages and select … Continue reading →

This photograph is from the 1934 excavations of Kuaua. It is unclear which direction this photo is taken, but it is clearly of one of the better preserved rooms. It must have been incredibly exciting to excavate these interesting features when there was absolutely no sign of architecture on the surface of the site. Charles … Continue reading →

Over the last few weeks Jeff Burdick, a student from Highlands University, has been shooting aerial video at Coronado Historic Site using a drone. He has captured some fantastic shots for our new introduction video that will be played int he art gallery on site. He also created the teaser video that is uploaded to … Continue reading →

This photograph is from the first year of intensive excavation at Kuaua in 1934. The three individuals on the right wearing overalls are likely WPA workers, and the two on the left are probably anthropology graduate students from UNM overseeing the work. The photo is looking east, and captures the Rio Grande and the old … Continue reading →

Rediscover Coronado Historic Site on May 30th from 1PM – 5PM during our 75th Anniversary Celebration. There will be reenactors, guided tours, the grand opening of the Good Earth and Dorthy Dunn Collection exhibits, as well as music and refreshments. Join us and party like it is 1940! Continue reading →

Friends of Coronado Historic Site Present “Bones From the Rubble: Animal Remains and their Relationship to Cultural Behavior at Salmon Pueblo” By Ethan Ortega – Historic Ranger at Coronado Historic Site Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2PM Ethan Ortega, Coronado’s newest ranger will present a talk on Salmon Pueblo. This includes a discussion of various types of … Continue reading →